Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a shop on The Town in Enfield.
Half of the single-storey shop was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 2333 and the fire was extinguished by 0049. Crews from Enfield and Edmonton fire stations attended the scene.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the failure of a lithium battery in a vape.
Vaping and e-cigarette top safety tips
- Buy e-cigarette devices from reputable retailers. Don’t buy counterfeit goods. Fire risks around vaping often come from counterfeit or faulty products.
- Follow the instructions for use carefully and pay close attention to any warnings supplied with the product.
- Always make sure that e-liquids are out of reach of children and pets.
- Never use vapes or e-cigarettes close to medical oxygen or where emollient creams or airflow mattresses are being used.
Batteries and charging
- Only use the chargers that came with the device.
- Never leave e-cigarettes charging unattended or on overnight.
- Don’t leave items continuously on charge (after the charge cycle is complete).
- Do not cover batteries that are on charge, in case of overheating.
- Avoid storing, using, or charging batteries in extremes of high or low temperatures.
- Protect batteries against being damaged, crushed or punctured and don’t immerse in water.
- Never let your battery come into contact with metal items such as coins or keys in a pocket or bag, as this can cause a short circuit and explosion.
